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| Full Time Complementary Therapies | | Special Offer: €100 Discount if booked before 31st May | | | | | | This Full-Time Course in Complementary Therapies leads to 4 Diplomas. It enables students to study a number of therapies, providing them with an advantage to gain employment as a complementary therapist and appealing to a wider client base. | | | | Within this course you will gain 4 Diplomas and 1 Certificate in the following: |
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 | Holistic Massage/Anatomy & Physiology/Professional Conduct & Business Awareness |
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| Aromatherapy |
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| Reflexology |
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| Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
(including Certificate in Stone Massage) |
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| Certificate in Stone Massage |
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| ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage: |
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| Course content includes the following: |
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| Anatomy & Physiology: |
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| The Cell & Tissues, The Skin, Skeleton System, Muscular System, Circulatory & Lymphatic System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Respiratory System, Digestion System, Urinary System, Reproduction System. |
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| Massage Practical & Theory: |
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This course teaches Practical techniques of Holistic Massage incorporating the classical movements of effleurage, petrissage, tapotment, friction and vibration which enables the therapist to provide full body, face, scalp hand & foot massage.
History of Massage, Effects & Benefits, Consultation & Treatment, Common ailments and contraindications, other Therapies. Towel Draping, Client Care, After Care Advice, Posture & Balance. |
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| ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy: |
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| Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for their therapeutic properties, which is incorporated into a massage routine. |
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| Course content includes the following: |
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| History of Aromatherapy |
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| Detailed study of 42 essential oils |
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| Blending of oils |
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| Contraindications |
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| Carrier oils |
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| Storage of oils |
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| Aromatherapy massage of face and body |
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| ITEC Diploma in Reflexology: |
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| Reflexology uses the feet as a map of the whole body. This rebalances the body by applying pressure to certain parts of the feet. |
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| Course content includes the following: |
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| History, theories and philosophies of Reflexology |
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| Code of practice and ethics |
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| Benefits of Reflexology |
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| The structure of the foot |
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| Methods of consultation |
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| Contraindications |
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| Disorders and conditions of the foot |
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| Client reactions to treatments |
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| Homecare advice |
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| Referral procedure |
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| ITEC Diploma in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists: |
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This course is designed to enable students to provide healthy eating advice for their clients for the purpose of improving health and lifestyle.
Students will study the theory of the main nutrients required for a healthy diet as well as deficiencies and disorders and key illnesses associated with diet. In addition students will develop knowledge, skills and techniques required to successfully compose a dietary plan. |
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| Course content includes the following: |
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| All the major Nutrients, Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Water and Antioxidants. |
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| Anti-Nutrients such as Alcohol, Caffeine, Smoking, Environmental Pollutants and their affect on the body. |
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| Foods such as Meat, Dairy, Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, Nuts, Seeds and their role in a healthy diet. |
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| Conditions and Disorders such as Obesity, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia and Eating Disorders. |
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| Diets to help treat common ailments such as Constipation, Cystitis, IBS, and Sinusitis. |
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| Dietary needs of specific groups including pregnant women, children and the older individual. |
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| Observational methods to obtain a holistic picture of your client including nail, face and tongue analysis. |
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| Food Intolerances. |
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| UNIT 22: Professional Conduct and Business Awareness: |
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| Professional appearance, client confidentially, consent and client records |
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| Insurance, safety check ad fire regulations, hygiene and infections |
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| Consultation cards, code of ethics, different types of business entities |
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| Health & Safety At Work Act, legislation relevant to beauty therapy, Employing staff |
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| Stock control and selling skills, advertising, costing and security |
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| Certificate in Stone Massage |
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Course Duration: Will be held 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9.30am - 4.30pm |
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Commencement Date: 21st September 2010 |
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Course Fee: €4350 (includes uniform, book, & exam fees).
Special offer of uniform, books & exam fees. |
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